They allowed two patrons inside with their dogs to sit at the bar, not far from my table. As a matter of basic hygiene, restaurants do not permit animals inside where food is prepared and consumed. Not to mention allergies. They have outdoor seating they could have been placed at. I come to Altro Paradiso expecting (and paying a premium for) a fine dining experience, not a dive bar with animals running around. When I complained to the manager, she lied to us that they were service dogs (they were clearly not). This was not long after she came to us at the beginning of our meal asking if we would give up our table to some investors that walked in, in exchange for two glasses of champagne. We declined. Thankfully the food and our waiter were excellent. But for the money I should expect a certain level of excellence. I will not be coming back until the management gets their priorities straight and enforces a 'no pets inside' policy. read more

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Had a very good experience here! Tuna tartare, cacio y Pepe, chocolate gelato and oysters were all standouts, but literally everything I tried was delicious. read more

I took myself out for a nice dinner at Altro Paradiso before a comedy show in TriBeCa. Even though it was a busy Saturday night, the hostess was welcoming and found room for me at the bar. I really enjoyed chatting with the bartender, who made some what I thought were great recommendations for wines for me to try. When I was about to order dinner, he shared with me the specials. I was torn between one of the specials (yes, the one with truffles) and one of their regular pastas. He pushed me towards to truffle dish and highly encouraged me to get it. You can tell where this is going ... I really enjoyed the meal and I was shocked when I asked for the bill and realized that he had recommended the most wildly expensive thing on the menu without giving me a heads up. It put a pall on the entire experience. Of course this was also not my bad for asking for the price, but I still found the experience of him encouraging me to order the most expensive dish without any kind of heads up as so disappointing. I won't be back. read more

Cacio e pepe was a good choice, although the portion was way too small for me. Interior is very trendy and spacious. They gave us this amazing little biscuit treat at the end! read more

Altro Paradiso - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Pasta is delicious but the service needs to improve here. We had reservation at 10:15pm and the table was not ready until 11pm. I expect a restaurant like this to hold the table as the reservation time approaches. (After all, the sister restaurant Estela is one-star Michelin) Then he forgot the bread. Then it took forever for the dessert to come (20 minutes after the waiter took the order). The olive oil cake was not freshly made, so I don't know why it took so long. Yeah, he forgot to put down the order of one main dish for our guest. I felt really embarrassed to take my friend there. read more

Excellent! Great Ambiance, delicious food and great service! We had no reservation and they seated us at the bar, the bartender was AMAZING! read more

Another opening by Ignaci Mattos of Estela and Flora and a decent option for Italian in Soho with solid dishes and friendly, attentive staff. Portions are definitely on the small side (minus a star), though. I would recommend focusing on the appetizers with a split pasta as those were the standouts. The pastas are solid - but not differentiated from what you would likely get from another Italian venue in the area. Some highlights: 1. Malfatti: Simple and perfectly executed with wild mushrooms and black truffle. The portion was definitely on the small side, though. 2. Arancini: Perfectly crispy fried arancini with parmesan and a touch of Calabrian chili for a nice spicy kick. 3. Beef carpaccio: Tender, thin-shaved beef with a touch of truffle served over arugula and thin-sliced fried potatoes. This was superb - the potatoes gave the dish a nice texture twist and it literally melst in your mouth in a buttery bite. 4. Polenta frita: Light and crispy with truffled honey and pecorino. This was a great blend of sweet and savory. 5. Burrata: LOVED this dish! It's served on a form of condensed fruit and accented with a smokey olive oil. A blend of sweet, creamy, and smokey. 6. Garganelli: Solid pasta with a savory duck and morel ragu. I tend to prefer a pappardelle with a ragu but this was solid - the garganelli was tender and a great vehicle for the ragu. 7. Chestnut gelato: Amazing roasted chestnut gelato! Creamy and actually tasted like fresh roasted chestnuts. 8. Pistachio gelato: Another solid gelato flavor - very creamy and decadent. 9. Chocolate torta: This was just okay. Yes it was rich and creamy with a nice touch of walnuts and rich whipped cream but a bit on the dry/hard side. Overall, this is a great option for Italian right by the Spring St C/E station in Soho albeit at a steep price with smallish portions. read more

We had big expectations knowing Estela but left disappointed. The service was just ok, the server didn't let us taste the wine and we had to pour it ourselves the entire night, we had to ask for new dishes when the main came. The Gnocchi with truffle were tasteless and felt "old", the $44 chicken was the worst, even the dark meat was dry and hard to chew. Step up, guys. read more

Recently we dined at Altro Paradiso and were quite disappointed. The waiter seemed disinterested. The background music was too loud. But worst of all, the menu was mystifying and confusing. The capellini was described as "olive oil poached tuna, capers, and bottargo." We could not find a single piece of tuna in it, but the waiter said it was infused with tuna. Say what?? The prosciutto di parma with pizza fritta came with some rolls that were nothing like pizza. The panicotta dessert was uninspired. My husband ordered an item cryptically described as "Piccata." He had hoped for veal, but got chicken. The menu spares no words, much like our unengaging waiter. No need to go back to this place! read more

We outdoor dined here in approx 45 degree weather - we certainly weren't at one of their warmest tables but we survived just fine. We started with the American and Carolina spritzes, both of which were light, crisp and tasty. For food we received the house bread and butter/oil/vinegar which was simple and quite good; then we shared the arancini balls: that Calabrian chili oil made the dish one of the best versions we've had, the fennel salad: a bit more fennel to other stuff ratio than I'd like but when you got that perfect bite of fennel olive and provolone...wow, and the wagyu burger: so rich and delicious, one of the best I've had in NYC, and of course tasty fries on the side. Overall, we enjoyed our meal although the service was quite slow at the beginning. It picked up eventually and we got what we needed. read more

Excellent food - we'll definitely be back. A bit on the pricey side, but well worth it for a fun or special outing. The bread, ricotta and olive oil that they give to all tables was excellent. We got the arancini (a must!) and burrata to start. Definitely get the arancini! So, so delicious. For our mains we got two pastas. The Malfatti (ricotta dumplings with cherry tomatoes, pancetta and Pecorino) was phenomenal. Would definitely order that again. The other pasta we got (forgot the name...) had bolognese and was saltier, but still excellent. The flavors were great, but we thought the flavors in the malfatti were better. Everything was so rich we couldn't try the desserts, but I'm sure they are also really tasty. Summary: Get the arancini and malfatti. :) read more

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We tried their thanksgiving menu with the mushroom papardelle, fennel salad and crostata dessert. 5/5 for all!

This restaurant was fantastic. First, the complimentary bread and butter/olive oil was delicious. We started with the shaved fennel salad and it was a great, light starter. We got the cacio e Pepe, monkfish entree and a side of vegetables that were all great too. Two of us split that and a bottle of wine and it was a good amount of food. We finished the meal with chocolate gelato which was surprisingly my favorite thing we ordered. Would definitely come back here! read more

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We were here for my work anniversary lunch and absolutely loved every bit of this restaurant - the food, drinks, server and ambiance. We had high expectations after dining at Estela and this did not disappoint. These were the standout dishes: - Ravioli di ricotta with chanterelles and black truffle - Spaghetti cacio e pepe - some type of squid ink pasta I wish I could remember more of what we ate but we didn't have a bad dish. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Yes, one star. I couldnt make it and tried cancelling my reservation the same day. Impossible. Website does not allow and no one is answering the phone! If a guest wants to cancel a reservation someone needs to pick up the phone in the restaurant, right? Cancellation fee was 25$/person. I was charged 100$ for NOTHING. I would understand a nominal fee and would not even dispute it but not $100. Good luck running your business like this, specially during these times! read more

I had such high expectations for this place and am super disappointed. Like everyone else, service wasn't on-par. My friend had a lot of dietary restrictions and though my server was helpful in eliminating our options, my friend felt a bit judged and uncomfortable with the entire situation, which was really upsetting because no one WANTS to be difficult. Other than that, he took care of us pretty well. The pasta was not amazing. I wish I loved it. I really wish I took a bite and closed my eyes in awe, but I didn't. Trust me, my ravioli was not bad. But it was only mediocre. It was a lot more buttery than I had hoped (there was a pool of butter on my plate). Granted I understand that butter is supposed to be the flavor of the dish, but it's not something I enjoy or prefer. It's not that greasy type of butter that you get at your grocery store, but it's the factor that's supposed to coat your pasta in ooey gooey yumminess and I did not experience any of that. In fact, it was much too salty for me. I downed my wine and a few more glasses of water because I'm not used to the salty flavor of butter swimming in the vicinity of my plain ravioli. I'm not quite sure how to describe my experience. I would only say that there are better italian places to eat for around the same price. If I'm expected to pay that much for a plate of pasta that wasn't super filling, I kind of expect a dish that really makes me want to eat it more. And quite simply, I wasn't dying to finish the rest of my dish. Sadness... read more

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KenScale: 8.5/10 Perhaps no restaurant in the city has quite achieved the spotlight like Estela in the last couple of years, headed by Ignacio Mattos showcasing small-plates oriented and seasonal new American menus. The restaurant was already a hot spot when it opened, and once President Obama visited, it became a true dining destination in the city. I did have overall pleasant experience at Estela during my three previous visits, and when chef Mattos and his partner Thomas Carter opened up a new Italian place, I was very intrigued. Can a sophomore project exceed its hit predecessor? I've already seen from my recent visit to Pasquale Jones (which exceeded my experience at the original Charlie Bird) how chefs can really push their envelope instead of settling for something safe. I'm pleased to say that Café Altro Paradiso was even better than I had expected, and showcased something I haven't seen at Estela. The menu at Altro Paradiso looks like that of Estela, concise in length except that the dishes have Italian bent instead of globally influenced dishes at the latter. Compared to the food at Estela, the plating of food looks rather boring and not exactly photogenic. Instead of the colorful beef tartare and sunchoke at Estela, I got this ugly sheet of bison carpaccio with fried potatoes, capers and aged balsamic buried beneath. I was worried that this would turn out to be a greasy dish the moment I saw it, but it was surprisingly light and worked marvelously with the fried potatoes. Fish crudo with caper berries and lemon looked so predicable but nevertheless I enjoyed every silky smooth bite of it. The portion of pastas is relatively small compared to other places (I thought for a party of two that two pastas for main would be sufficient, but the server warned me that won't do) and the two dishes that I had tried also looked like run-of-the-mill dishes you would typically see at a cheap Italian restaurant chain. I was again proven wrong. Ravioli di ricotta with fava beans and black truffle had hearty and aromatic feel to it but with very clean flavor, and I still can't forget the awesome balance of flavor and texture of lasagnette with asparagus, morels and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. The lasagnette will definitely be on my top pastas of the year list for sure! For main, my dining companion and I shared swordfish with salsa verde and potatoes. I've recently started to become fond of the texture of swordfish, and the one at Altro Paradiso was absolutely perfectly cooked with optimal level between meaty and soft. Only if the seasoning was just a tad moderated! Don't skip the dessert even though you're stuffed by this point. Tiramisu was moist and delightful without being overly sweet, and the chestnut honey gelato was also quite pleasant every single scoop. The restaurant is larger than the cramped space at Estela and thanks to the high ceiling, you would feel like you can actually breathe. Altro Paradiso is still going strong as a hot spot since its opening in February, so booking in advance is mandatory. Like at Estela, Altro Paradiso seems to target a lot of young, handsome local crowds. There is a full bar with Italian-centric wine selections that you should definitely complement your meal with. Café Altro Paradiso shows how you can make Italian cooking fun. You don't have to work particular magic in plating or technique; just a singular focus on fresh ingredients and execution to ensure balance of flavor and texture is all you need. I would love to come back to this place soon and see how the kitchen evolves over time. read more

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Excellent food, excellent service. Definitely get the fennel salad and the prosciutto. Pasta is also delicious. Great place to sit at the bar and unwind. read more

Cacio e Pepe was good. Their wagyu burger was a little too sweet and arancini was fried perfectly. Service was great and prompt. Would visit again - a solid spot. Their clean bathroom is a plus read more

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Firstly, I'd like to say that I never leave reviews, let alone negative ones, but I feel compelled to warn against this restaurant. I asked our server for a less dry wine and was recommended, and then served, what I can only assume was the driest wine on the menu. I will echo what others here have said, you will very much be treated as a non-person if you are not ordering the most expensive bottles. In addition, the actual food is profoundly bland. I had a tuna tartare, and cacio et pepe that were very, very average, especially considering the price point. I would urge others to seek a restaurant that cares about food, and less about appearances. read more

This restaurant was recommended by a friend. I went and had a reservation and we were seated immediately. The restaurant is very beautiful. We had the bread, burrata and snap peas to start. They were all great. I had the cacio e pepe and my friend had another pasta dish. We then had the passion fruit tart for dessert. The sommelier recommended a great bottle of red wine that went with all the food. It is a more expensive restaurant. read more

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the food and atmosphere was amazing but the management is horrible. Was asked to leave af spending $2k, by a horrible hostess.

This was just an ok experience nothing special nothing bad but was really looking forward to it bc of some high reviews..the mains were disappointing so we didn't order any and just did lots of starters and shared everything. There wait staff was not very enthusiastic so it was hard to get him to tell us about the dishes too! read more

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The beautiful space is half the reason you should go. After a solid dinner with a group of 5, I'll keep this spot in mind for those last-minute dinners. Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Food: 3.5/5 My favorite parts of the meal were appetizers - including the complimentary bread! You must order the carpaccio (5/5). Bison meat pounded into tender oblivion, blanketed over arugula and potato chips - incredibly buttery and the most interesting dish of the night. Chicory's (4/5) natural bitterness was tamed with savory breadcrumbs and a good drizzle of fragrant olive oil. Snap peas (5/5) were the best snap peas I've had in my life, crisp and so sweet! Burrata (4/5) is served on condensed fruit cubes. Sounds kinda weird, but still tasty. Pastas were good but not the most memorable (there are so many excellent pastas in NYC now!). My favorite was the Malfatti (5/5) which were pillowy soft. Lasagnette (4/5) satisfied my craving for mushroom pasta. The cacio e pepe (3.5/5) felt heavy and unrefined because the pasta was quite thick. We also had the whole dorade (5/5), simple and perfectly done, and the accompanying artichokes are so good. Skip the wagyu burger (3.5/5) which is just fine. A side of braised greens (4.5/5) is simple and keeps things light. Dessert game was not strong unfortunately. The rhubarb crostata (4/5) was quite good, barely sweet, but the chocolate and walnut torta (3/5) was a bit dry as if overbaked. Vanilla-bourbon gelati (2/5), made in-house, wasn't luscious and creamy as it could've been. Cocktails are great (the only one I didn't love was the gingerbeer one), and service was good except for one mishap - they took away our dorade without asking when there was clearly meat left. Otherwise, very friendly and helpful and plates were cleared. There are a few misses on the menu, but you can have a very good meal here if you order wisely. Plenty of apps, don't go crazy on the pastas, and a nice piece of fish or meat would be the way to go. read more

Adore this restaurant - don't leave without getting the fennel salad! Never had anything bad, and always my first suggestion for lunch or dinner w friends read more

Great place, killer pastas and wine. The cacio e pepe is great, limone capellini was great, also great whole branzino. Have only been with pescatarians so I've yet to have the steak for two. Also the fennel salad is better than any other salad you've had. Cool spot for a fancy-ish meal in soho. read more

Since I am fan of the sister restaurant - Estela, I stopped by Cafe Altro Paradiso the second Sat it opened. The place is gorgeous and much more spacious than Estela. The food? Well I only tried the octopus . It was good . But I think Estela still gets an edge ahead. I had the seared octopus with mildly spicy salsa verde and chickpea , simple dish yet packed with flavors . The octopus is cooked perfectly - not rubbery or too soft . Super meaty . Shall back ad try more on the menu next. read more

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Perfect pillowy gnocchi! Amazing olive-y chili oil! If you're looking for a Saturday night recovery brunch rather than a Sunday morning rally brunch, this is the place to go. Airy and bright atmosphere just like the meals. read more

I don't post much on Yelp or other sites but I am waiting in the rain and this one is worth it! Fantastic Italian spot with a simple menu much in the style of estela. We had the yellowtail crudo, mozzarella tomato app, cacio e pepe and steak Florentine. I would give each dish a solid 9, as this meal was exceptional from start to finish. One of the best new Italian spots in the city that we've eaten at in years. While the menu is rather small, if everything is this good, who cares - you will find something you love. Highly recommend! read more

Dinner was so delicious. The burrata dish was really something special, different than anything I've ever had (and I have the burrata everywhere I go). Arancini had amazing flavor and the two pasta dishes we had were both scrumptious and unique. Additionally the berry pavlova desert was the perfect light and tasty ending. We also had excellent, friendly service. In fact the wait staff contributed to our fun, making great suggestions and keeping us laughing. Overall a great experience! Will definitely go back. read more

$170 for a 40 oz t bone steak that was mostly fat is ridiculous. Service and rest of the food (tuna tartare, fennel salad, stracciatella, cacio e Pepe) was amazing. Can't get over the price of the steak. Price should've been at least mentioned upon ordering. Unacceptable. read more

Giving this two stars given that the cocktails were excellent; otherwise low rating due to food and service. We were seated 25 mins past our reservation, and I echo the sentiments of others about portions being small, overpriced, and bland and unimaginative. Nothing was impressive or memorable outside of the cocktails. read more

Visited here for valentine dinner with my girlfriend, and it was really disappointed. I had enjoyed the dinner with Cafe Altro for the multiple times, and this experience drove me to book for the dinner. For the valentine dinner, they only offered a $125 course which includes the appetizer (oyster, yellow fin tuna carpaccio, and cheese & lever paste), 1st dish (choice of salad or tartar), 2nd dish (choice of pasta or ravioli), 3rd dish (choice of fish or lamb), and dessert. Problem was 3rd dish. The salmon for myself was undercooked. It was really rare like sashimi or sushi, and was not taste good. I could make only one bite.... The lamb for my girlfriend was also really rare like blue steak. She could eat only 3 bites... I had had the steak at this restaurant, but it had tasted good at this moment also I had asked rare. I asked the server about this, but the response was "perfectly cooked". I understand that the valentine dinner for the restaurant was really busy night, but I felt their work is a bit shoddy. Based upon my prior experience, I thought this place is 4-4.5 star, but now I think it is 1.5-2. read more

We loved our dinner experience here and are happy we were able to snag a next day reservation during their opening week! Third day open and the food and service were both spot on. Service was great. No "we just opened.. we're still figuring things out" shenanigans - they are ready for their guests and did a great job. Friendly service and great attention on tables' needs. We enjoyed everything we had tonight, but I'd say the swordfish (with artichoke, raisins and almonds) was really the standout dish for us. The Tagliolini with black truffles, Mozzarella di bufala with celery and olio verde (the flavor of the celery with the cheese was a nice changeup) and Chitarra alla Amatriciana (think spaghetti with a kick) were all fantastic as well. read more

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A lovely brunch spot, tucked into "Soho Square" that offers a bit of cafe society feel and a respite from the hustle of NY. The food is quite good. Had a yummy starter of arancini served with deliciously smoky Calabrian chili oil, followed by the most insanely delicious chocolate hazelnut roll. It's like a pecan roll -- gooey and soft and layered -- but better because, well, chocolate. Frankly I could have had that and a cup coffee and been divinely happy for the rest of the day. But we were hungry, so also ordered a cross between quiche and spinach pie called pasqualina. Savory greens, ricotta and egg pie with just a touch of sweetness in the crunchy pastry top. It was very good. My only wish was that it be served warmer. Mine was room temperature. But the side salad was really good with a light lemony dressing and distinctive visually beautiful greens. What made the experience truly worthwhile tho was the service. The waitstaff is attentive without being overbearing. They anticipated our needs and met them; food service was spot on - I really felt taken care of. After we finished eating, my friend and I stayed for another 30 minuets talking and catching up. We were never made to feel unwelcome; graciousness is a rare thing these days in restaurants and I so appreciated it here. I also love that the front of the house staff is diverse! Between the food, the service and the overall sunlit comfort of the interior, I'd come back for a casual brunch or a special occasion. Lovely lovely lovely. read more

By far the best pasta in town. A definite MUST is the Cacio e Pepe! Nothing to envy to any top restaurant in Rome. The service is great, they're on top of it without being intrusive. Clearly good management. At first the design of the restaurant threw me off, as it resembles the so many modern cookie cutter restaurants around town, but its growing on me since the food is so delicious! Its one of my to go restaurants in the city read more

Cafe Altro Paradiso has been on my "list" for the last month or so-- I went in last night with a friend for dinner and we decided to sit outside- outside seating was very nice. The service was fine-- not great. The hostess was more warm/welcoming than our waiter. We started with the burrata dish and and the fig dish. I have to say, the starter dishes were much more of a hit than the entrees. In the burrata starter, there were a lot of cherry tomatoes-- not so much burrata. But, I love and appreciate a tomato focused dish- It was beautiful and delicious, but I would have loved to see more burrata on the plate. The fig dish was beautiful, light, fresh-- perfect for summer. I really enjoyed both. For the entrees, I got the busiate pesto pasta and my friend got the ravioli with chanterelles. Both entrees were good, not amazing. First off, when I ordered the busiate pesto, I was expecting your transitional pesto, not the light red sauce that the dish is made with. Again, the dish was fine-- It just did not meet my expectations. I had a bite of the ravioli and it was also good/fine-- strong mushroom flavor, but both dishes left us still feeling hungry. For the dessert we got the Chocolate and walnut torta with a scoop of the vanilla burbon gelato, which came highly recommended by our waiter. The torta was much more dry and crumbly than I expected-- I could eat that gelato all day, but would probably pass on the torta. read more

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Had an amazing meal here recently. It's a beautiful airy space, simple yet very elegant and somehow modern and welcoming at the same time. Had the burrata and arancini appetizers, which were both wonderful. The arancini were lovely. Nice crust on the outside and soft on the inside. The burrata was amazing. The star of the show was the cacio e pepe...best I've ever had! The pork chop was also very tasty. Juicy, succulent and perfectly cooked. Really nice soft creamy Gelato for dessert. Excellent service, with helpful suggestions. Left full and smiling. read more

Had a yummy rainy Sunday brunch with 2 friends here, overall very nice experience. Coffee was good as was the steak salad. Served medium rare, the meat was yummy and juicy and the salad was very light and fresh (don't order if you're super hungry though!). For dessert we shared the chocolate torte, which I would definitely recommend. Very rich and decadent with freshly whipped cream on top... yum :) Restaurant is also conveniently located right by the Spring Street subway stop (C and E). read more

Altro Paradiso - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

although the mask nyc cornota virus vaccine mandate requires patrons dining inside to present proof of vaccination to dine indoors this place gratuitously requires proof to dine outside - we made reservations specifically because we were not both vaccinated - yes there are reasons why some people are not vaccinated and not sure why the restaurant has to be more restrictive than official guidelines. good food, good bread but had to ask for it when noticed that other tables had it - didn't get the bread until we were done with the pasta - but it was a busy night. read more